Week of 10/10/2021 Youth Updates

CLOSED - Monday, Oct. 11

Please note: Masks are required in the library
as per Sayreville Borough policy.
Demco Monthly Literacy Calendars
Click the link above for a monthly calendar from DEMCO 
filled with daily seasonal activities
that will help your child build pre-reading skills.
Click the link above for daily seasonal book suggestions with activity tie-ins for your emerging and independent readers! Links to the stories are included.
Special Events
Special Education: Basic Rights: A presentation by Tina James, ESQ.
Join attorney Tina James as she presents a virtual seminar on the basic rights in education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the applicable state provisions.
She will also cover exactly what is meant by a free and appropriate public education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, Re-evaluations, compensatory education, and implementing basic rights in education when schools are closed.

Register at the link above.
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Friday, Oct. 15 @ 12:30PM
Ages 0-4
Dress in your costume for a Halloween photo session.
Register at the link above.

Sponsored by
Mobile Family Success Center.
Friends of the Library
Book Sale
Sat. & Sun. Oct. 16 & 17
from 1:00-3:30PM
Support the Friends who support our programs and take home a great selection of books for a great price!
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 2:00PM
Join us for a fun Halloween movie and a treat.
 All children MUST be accompanied by a parent.
Each child and parent must be registered separately.

Registration opens on Oct. 16. Click the link above.
Weekly Programs
Homework Club
Mondays through Thursdays
@ 2:30PM
Independently work on your homework quietly in the Children’s Room.
Alternate Tuesdays
Oct. 19 @ 6:30PM
Ages 3-7
Create your own fun and easy crafts. This is an in-person program. Masks are required for indoor programs, thank you!

Click the link above to register.
Friday, Oct. 15 @ 11:00AM
Ages 3-6
Join Miss Marie for songs, stories and a craft. This program is an in person program, masks are required indoors, thank you!

Registration required.
Click the link above.
Family FunDay
Sundays @ 1:00PM
Stop by the Children's Room on Sunday afternoons to see what new family oriented activity awaits you. It may be a DIY craft or a game or a story to read together with a followup activity.
Preschool Reading Program
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
This is a year-round program
for preschool children.
Please register your child online
at this link: READsquared. 

You may begin recording books online right away. Parents will need to continue recording books read on the paper log forms in order to claim your prizes
at the library.
Prizes are earned for every 25 books read and a free book may be selected
for every 100 books read!
Click the 1000 Books logo above to visit their website!
JUST for TEENS
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Wednesday, Oct. 13
@ 3:00PM
Open to teens in 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Our year-round volunteer group decides on new activities for the library and makes public events for children and their own age groups.
Earn community service hours!
Thursday, Oct. 14 @ 3:00PM
Gr. 6-12
Bored after school?
Stop by the library meeting room after school to play a game. We'll have a variety of games including board games, jack box games, card games, and more! 
Register at the link aobve.
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Wednesday, Oct. 20
@ 5:00PM
Open to grades 9 and up.
Watch a horror movie
and enjoy snacks. 
Friday, Oct. 22 @3:15PM
Gr. 6-12
Meet up with fellow manga fans and explore anime!

Click the link above to register.
Dear Asian Youth
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 2:00PM
Youth Club Interest Meeting in the Young Adult Room!
Check out the TAB Instagram account at the link above 
 for the latest events and contests! 

Be sure to like our page and follow @sayrevilletab!
Our building is now fully open for unlimited browsing & studying!

  • Masks are required to be worn at all times as per Sayreville Borough policy.

  • Borrowed items may be returned at the circulation desk. Only the drive-up book drop is open 24/7.

  • Wifi will still be available for use in your car in our parking lot.

  • Books may be placed on hold from other open libraries. Our delivery service has resumed.

  • Family Book Bags may still be requested for multiple family members but will be selected by the Children's Department staff.

  • Summer programs will be offered in person unless noted otherwise.

  • Stay engaged with us on social media (links below) for the latest updates. We have helpful links, activities, and even story times for children.

  • Online resources, such as eLibraryNJ, Hoopla, Libby, and our databases are available for home access 24/7! Directions can be found on our website under the Digital Library & Popular Databases headings.

We hope to see you soon.
Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Rd., Parlin, NJ 08859